Humason & Beckley Mfg. Co

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That H&B Hunter is really NICE KC ::tu:: ::tu:: ... Blade looks very full and knife is in great shape - cool match striker long pull too - looks abit larger than some other classic hunters as well ::nod::
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I like that one, KleenCut!! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Got this one awhile back for $3 Solid brass handles and fairly full blade.
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That’s a beauty Ray ::tu:: ::tu:: - and for $3 :shock: - now that’s a nice knife for a deal given it still has good snap ::nod::
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LongBlade wrote:That H&B Hunter is really NICE KC ::tu:: ::tu:: ... Blade looks very full and knife is in great shape - cool match striker long pull too - looks abit larger than some other classic hunters as well ::nod::
Thanks lee .. 1 1/8 Wide at the Pull /Swedge Area . I Just Grab The Blade to Open :D Its The Mammoth ( I Got The Name from The Picture I seen in Robert Maye's Book or So I Thought ::facepalm::
danno50 wrote:I like that one, KleenCut!! ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Dan Its been stashed away for Far to Long ..
knife7knut wrote:Got this one awhile back for $3 Solid brass handles and fairly full blade.
Oh My Ray , Probably a Saltwater Knife , Probably Rare as well JMO ::tu:: K.C.
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Thanks KC;I couldn't believe I found it in a box of junk knives.
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Nice ones Ray and KC that big hunter is a prize. I'm still looking for this one, right top :) :
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I’ll keep my eyes out Lyle but have seen only a couple in a few years - BTW - you said top left ::hmm:: - top left knife is a Moose pattern :lol: - top right pattern a nice FJ - unless the photo flipped - nonetheless I personally would jump on either one ::nod::

As I said nice knife Ray !! Based on background measurements is that 3 1/2 “ closed???
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You're right Lee . I'm having trouble knowing my right from my left these days. Grin'n
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If I Ever see a Fj I will know who To Call Lyle , ::tu:: And May I just say I share in your excitement on The Big Hunter , With That Fantastic Catalog Of Yours ::drool:: ::tu:: Cheers K.C.
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Lyle - I should say thanks for posting that catalog cut for H&B - in fact I have that hawkbill right below the Farmers Jack ::nod:: :D ...
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I borrowed that cut from the web. H&B had the farmers jack in stag and cocobolo.I need them and a Remington in cocobolo,and....
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:lol: - Lyle - I can use a Remington Hawkbill - just patiently waiting for the right one - honestly still have to find a Miller Bros (just never see many) and Holley Hawkbill too - I’m picky though these days :wink: ...

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming ::nod:: ...
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Just got this stag whittler!!
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Great pattern, great maker. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a H&B in the flesh.
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Nice find Mike - and with stag even more rare ::tu:: ...
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Nice snag Mike. ::tu::
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Just thought I would join in with the little H & B that I got in today.
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Nice H&B quill gypsumele ::tu:: ...

H&B Crown Whittler (2 ½” closed length)…. No doubt a small whittler but very well made... Overall in great shape with inside still retaining original finish – MOP; hard snapping blades all the way around with wedged back springs… lightly used.. interesting as there is not a deep stamp H&B on master but given the relative small size of blade it would have had to been a very small die to work…
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WOW!
What a little beauty, Lee. Great lines on that one. A very clean whittler. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks Joe ::tu:: ::tu:: ..
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You like those close to home.
Great shape. I don’t remember seeing an H&B in person.
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Thanks Lyle ::tu:: ::tu:: ... Yes close to home :) .. I think there is an expression: “Close to home is close to the heart” :lol: ...
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Just found this one last weekend.
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Thought it time to bring this thread out of hibernation. Just finished going back and reviewing this thread from page 1. There are some just outstanding examples posted and worth seeing again for sure ::nod::

Here is a recently acquired H & B (New Britain CT 1852-1916) slight swell center ballon pattern Whittler. It is 3 & 3/4 inches closed with stag handles. Has a saber ground clip primary blade. Very stout clip blade 3/16 inches at tang. Extremely well made with great fit and function.
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